Producer/Director Naoki Yoshida will be hosting an hour-long panel at PAX East in the Albatross Theatre that touches on what’s been announced on Heavensward so far and also dives into some interesting details on—well, you’ll have to find out! If you can’t make it to PAX East, don’t worry! The panel will be streamed live for adventurers around the globe on two different Twitch channels:

The fifth installment of the Community Team’s DUTY COMMENCED took a close look at the Manderville Gold Saucer along with some other tidbits about PAX East and recent adventures in Tokyo. If you weren’t able to catch the live stream, it’s been archived on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel, and you’ll be able to check it out any time!

Did Grekumah go into debt by losing too many Triple Triad matches? Did he redeem himself by overtaking the nefarious “Wet Locket” multiple times in chocobo races? Watch the latest episode to find out!

Old man winter's icy reign draws to a close, and spring comes to the realm once more. The air is filled with birdsong, and sweet with the scent of flowering buds—but none quite so sweet as the peach blossom. Townsfolk rejoice at the tender sight, for it signifies the return of Little Ladies' Day. On this special occasion, every young woman is treated as a princess, and this year brings the promise of a spectacle not seen in an age: a breathtaking display of dolls in the style of the Thorne Dynasty! Yet whispers of the designer's secret plight abound around the Steps of Nald. Will this spectacular sight grace Ul'dah? Adventurers are encouraged to seek him out, so that no little lady goes unamazed.

We've put together another spectacular fan kit, with artwork of rogues and ninjas, and illustrations from patch 2.4 and 2.5! These latest additions will give your PC and smartphones a fantastic new look! And for everyone with an iPhone6 or iPhone 6 Plus, we're pleased to announce wallpapers the perfect size for you!

Fledgling adventurers continue to arrive in Eorzea in droves, and we are pleased to announce that the realm is now home to four million registered accounts. To celebrate this momentous milestone and beckon yet more adventurers to the realm, we will be hosting a Free Login Weekend!

If you or any of your friends are currently taking a break from your adventures in Eorzea, this is the perfect opportunity to sample all the latest additions to FINAL FANTASY XIV, including the recently opened Manderville Gold Saucer. You won't want to miss out on this limited-time event!

When we last left the North American Community Team, they were getting ready to board a plane and head to Tokyo to discuss the hottest scoops Eorzea would ever hear about. Customs has wiped their brains clear of everything they were going to reveal, but nonetheless they are back for the fifth installment of DUTY COMMENCED! Join the Community Team as they explore the Manderville Gold Saucer, shuffle and boogie down to some Triple Triad, and go hands on with some mini-games!

Adventurers fight tirelessly in service of the realm, but all work and no play makes for weary travelers. Patch 2.51 offers all the chance to relax in the Manderville Gold Saucer, an exciting new attraction now open to the masses! And those more martially-minded may wish to tap the true potential of their Zodiac Weapons! Whether you seek the arms of legend, the thrills of chocobo racing and Triple Triad, or the light-hearted fun of mini-games and group events, there’s something for everyone in this latest update to Eorzea!

In preparation for the release of patch 2.51, we’re pleased to announce that the special patch 2.5 site has been updated to include information on the soon-to-open Manderville Gold Saucer!

Whether you choose to tear up the track astride your racing chocobo, engage in a thrilling game of Triple Triad, participate in the high jinks of a GATE (Gold Saucer Active Time Event), or try your hand at one of the many light-hearted minigames, take a breather from everyday adventuring and enjoy the sights and sounds of this exciting new attraction!